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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Layoffs 2025 — 1,640 Jobs Cut in Canada

1,640
employees affected
Media Report
Retrospective

The Canada Revenue Agency laid off approximately 1,800 call center employees in May and June 2025, but subsequently rehired about 160 agents and extended contracts for others following public complaints about long wait times. The agency is implementing a 100-day improvement plan that includes self-service expansion, AI chatbot deployment, and increased staffing to address service delivery issues.

Announced Date
May 1, 2025
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Government
Laid Off
1,640(Confirmed actual layoffs)
Organization Type
government
Source
News Media
Organization
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

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Canada Revenue Agency Rehires Service Agents After Complaints

CX Today·Oct 23, 2025